Dan & Charlie Franklyn

Autistic FC

Our club was born from the vision of our founder, Charlie. After struggling to find a place where he truly felt understood in a mainstream football setting, Charlie envisioned a different kind of team—one where neurodiverse children could thrive. In 2019, that vision was brought to life in the back garden, where Charlie shared his idea: to create a football team that was welcoming, inclusive, and, most importantly, a safe space where autistic children could be themselves.

From that moment, we set to work to turn Charlie’s dream into reality—a team built on understanding, support, and the belief that every child deserves the chance to enjoy and succeed in the game they love.

Speaker Session Title: Football For All

A history into our football club and why as a wider community we must push inclusion wherever possible.

 
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